Monday, March 2, 2009

mom*made

a box full of homemade love was delivered to me by the ups man last friday:

there was a sweater:


cookies:


and a quilt:


my mom - she's a keeper.

she also sent me this wonderful sweater awhile ago, I just hadn't gotten a chance to photograph it:


the earrings I'm wearing are hard to see but they're really lovely. they were made by my niece lily & given to me for xmas.

wearing something handmade by a loved one is like wearing a hug!

is that hokey? I don't care if it is...that's how it feels to me :)

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

my GOSH, your mom is incredibly talented! that orange sweater steals my heart! beautiful stuff, gina! :-) what a lucky girl you are. :-)

Jill said...

Wow- You hit the jackpot! Your Mom's been busy. Love the quilt & the cookies I remember are so good. What a happy surprise. Can't wait to help you style you new brown sweater into a outfit next time your in town.

barncat (Lisa) said...

Wow! Your Mom is super talented and generous! Wonderful package she sent you, I bet she had as much fun sending it as you had opening it.

sally said...

How cool. I love it when my mom sends neat stuff my way. The sweaters are really cool as is the quilt.

jan said...

Gorgeous sweaters! Love the quilt, too, but the sweaters, oh my!

kristena marie said...

Your mom is amazing! Talented & she has great taste!!! I love it all. :)

Brook said...

your mom is a keeper!

Kristi said...

Your mom is amazing!! Everything is so beautiful. :)

Heather said...

those sweaters are awesome!!

KR said...

It really does feel like a hug. :) I *love* the sweaters your mom made and that quilt is gorgeous!

I'm also having a call for people who might be interested in doing a weekly painting challenge. Thought you might be interested. If so, pop on by and lemme know. :) hugs!

Kristin
http://reclaimingthehome.typepad.com

Lorajean said...

I am in love with you sweater in the last photo! I wish my mom sent me sweaters!

Amy said...

I am LOVING the sweater in the last picture! What a talented Mom!

Catalyst Of Calamity said...

What great sweaters! Do you know the patterns she used? I'm always looking for something new to knit.

gina said...

my mom will be so flattered by all your comments – thank you!

here’s more info about the patterns for those of you interested:

the brown sweater is the embroidered yoke pullover from the fall/winter issue of knit.1 magazine. {http://www.knit1mag.com/fashion.php – scroll all the way to the bottom, it’s the far left one in the second to last row}

The rusty sweater is from the premier issue of debbiee bliss’ knitting magazine. {http://www.royalyarns.com/knitting-patterns/debbie-bliss-knitting-magazine-v1/DB-MAGPI-Debbie-Bliss-Donegal-Tweed-Chunky-Jacket.html}

hanna said...

love that sweater! both of them. Your mum's the best!

Rebekah said...

what a fabulous box to receive! I love the sweaters and the beautiful quilt! Enjoy your gifts

Anonymous said...

That quilt is great! I love the juxtaposition of the squares and straight lines with the circles of the quilting :)

* elizabeth * said...

Wowzas! Those sweaters are gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

I am jealous of your mom-made gifts! Lovely and fabulous!

Claudia said...

wow!
can i borrow your mom?!
i love both sweaters, your mom is quite the crafty cookie!....mmmm... cookies....

Geek+Nerd said...

Whoa - your mom is a keeper! Although I can't complain, my mom is constantly bestowing me with awesomeness as well. The sweaters look great on you, and that quilt looks fab on your bed. It compliments the style of your headboard so well!

xo - Sarah